Posted on 07/21/2010 12:56:28 PM PDT by MindBender26
Conservative Black Republican Congressional Candidate Thrown Out Of Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Because Big Donor Dems Object
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You would think it couldn’t happen in America but it has. Retired Army Lt. Colonel Allen West is a conservative Black Republican. He was to be honored at an upcoming Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising Dinner in Florida, but the invitation was withdrawn because of pressure from liberal Dems who also support the Foundation.
Allen is running, (and running well) for the Congressional seat now held by far-left Democrat Ron Klein. The district, Florida 22, covers the east coast of Florida from Fort Lauderdale to north of Palm Beach. It is NOT a “Minority-Majority” Black district. Allen is a well-honored vet of the Gulf and a school teacher as well. His wife Angela has her doctorate. They are an incredible American success story.
The South Florida Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Society picked Allen and his wife to honor at their upcoming fundraising gala dinner. They were to be named one of “South Florida Finest Couples” at the Gala. In the process, Allen committed to raise $10,000 for the Foundation.
Everything was fine until two big time Dems who are supporters of the Foundation heard that Allen and Angela were to be honored. They threatened to cancel their support of the Foundation if Allen and Angela were allowed to attend and be honored. There is currently no proof that Dem Congressman Ron Klein approved the threats, but his fingerprints seem to be all over this. Many people think it is certainly a tactic that Klein and the Obama wing of the Democrat Party would certainly stoop so low as to use.
We do have the names of the rich Dem who made the threats, and an email trail, so this is far from finished.
The bottom line is that 12:10 today, Ms Chris Landshut, the well-paid Executive Director of the South Florida CF Chapter called Allen and “politely” asked of she could withdraw the Society’s invitation to Allen and Angela.
Because the Cystic Fibrosis Society was afraid of losing big donors, a Conservative Black American and his wife were NOT kicked to the back of the bus. They were kicked OFF the bus.
This may go very big. South Florida media is beginning to work the story and I would not be surprised if it quickly went national on Talk Radio.
I spend 30+ years in TV news. This is one of the lowest stunts I have seen yet.
More when I know it.
NAH...it's thru RACIAL glasses that the Libs see EVERYTHING!
I suspect that's something along the lines of the real explanation ... if so, it's not quite so smelly as you're trying to paint it. CF and other such organizations have to be very careful of their public image.
This is really sad...CF is one of the best managed charities out there......and they are making great progress with CF.
Those who live by the political sword will die by the political sword. A charity whose mission is to fight disease should have zero tolerance for anything that might make them appear politically partisan. They either have to let any and every politician participate, or else none at all.
Levy's mother, Jo Ann, released this statement today: ...What I did do was express my concern about an upcoming event that I felt had been unnecessarily politicized. As a mother, I have zero patience for anyone attempting to make a political issue out of what is, quite simply, a life and death matter. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a nonprofit, not a political organization, and it is my strong feeling that no current candidates for office should be honored at Foundation events.
This statement seems to me to be very hypocritical. If anyone has politicized this issue, it is Mrs. Levy who has done so. She must have zero patience for herself. How uncouth to uninvite an honored guest due to a previously known candidacy! I wonder how many other past or present political guests she has 'allowed' to grace the foundation's presence.
the devil is busy
Levy’s Mother doesn’t equal large donors
Not buying it
the people supporting charities and doing the volunteer work are by and large CONSERVATIVES...
Does Col. West have a chance?......I hope so.....
Retired Army Lt. Colonel Allen West is a conservative Black Republican. He was to be honored at an upcoming Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising Dinner in Florida, but the invitation was withdrawn because of pressure from liberal Dems who also support the Foundation. Allen is running, (and running well) for the Congressional seat now held by far-left Democrat Ron Klein... Allen is a well-honored vet of the Gulf and a school teacher as well. His wife Angela has her doctorate. The South Florida Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Society picked Allen and his wife to honor at their upcoming fundraising gala dinner. They were to be named one of "South Florida Finest Couples" at the Gala. In the process, Allen committed to raise $10,000 for the Foundation. Everything was fine until two big time Dems who are supporters of the Foundation heard that Allen and Angela were to be honored. They threatened to cancel their support of the Foundation if Allen and Angela were allowed to attend and be honored. There is currently no proof that Dem Congressman Ron Klein approved the threats, but his fingerprints seem to be all over this. Many people think it is certainly a tactic that Klein and the Obama wing of the Democrat Party would certainly stoop so low as to use.
there is nothing more threatening to the democrat machine than a dynamic black conservative who might appeal to those the party takes for granted.
rats.....thru and thru...
Thank you for getting this out to “The Troops”, my FRiend.
Be well.
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Subject: Where Does Racism, In America, Come From?
Read at the links and learn the truth!
LTC Allen West:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2556657/posts
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NAACPC = “National Association for the Advancement of Conservative People of ALL Colors”
http://www.lloydmarcus.com/?page_id=1087
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Frances Rice:
http://cache.trustedpartner.com/docs/library/NationalBlackRepublicanAssociation2009/NBRA%20Plantation%20Politics%20Newsletter.pdf
Lots of hot comments being posted over here:
http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/juice/2010/07/allen_west_blacklisted_cystic_fibrosis_klein.php
I sent an email saying I had intended on donating $100 to the CFF fund, but because of their un-inviting Lt. Col. West and his wife, all they will now get is this email!
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